IAE Quality, Compliance Specialist (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-01-20

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-ETC ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG ETC

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access certain necessary systems.

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

Pratt & Whitney is working to once again transform the future of flight—designing, building and servicing engines unlike any the world has ever seen. And because transformation begins from within, we’re seeking the people to drive it. So, calling all curious. Come ready to explore and you’ll find a place where your talent takes flight—beyond the borders of title, a country or your comfort zone.

Bring your passion and commitment and we’ll welcome you into a tight-knit team that takes our mission personally. Channel your drive to make a difference into shaping an organization and an industry that’s evolving fast to the future.

At Pratt & Whitney, the difference you make is on display every day. Just look up.

Are you ready to go beyond?

The Quality Assurance organization has an opportunity for you to join the IAE AG Quality Management team.

In this role, you will lead and support dynamic activities on a growing commercial engine program. Activities will engage IAE AG, internal organizations, and internal and external producers driven to high levels of Quality performance related to product development, certification, and production.

What You Will Do:

• Lead and support internal and external audit activities, including partner and FAA audits, comprising approximately 50–60% of the role.
• Support regulatory compliance by managing partner-related submissions to IAE, including supplier control lists, and coordinating Undue Burden requests with the FAA.
• Provide operational support for IAE quality systems and tools, including coordination of IAE CORE events and processes, and administration of EngineWise user access and approvals.
• Support configuration management and As-Built system activities for the V2500 and V2500-E5 programs, including participation in weekly VSL meetings, system audits, and incorporation of FAA Airworthiness Directives into the VSL system.
• Manage and maintain partner documentation, including delegation letters and MRB member lists.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of Quality experience, manufacturing operations, and/or engineering experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience.
• Understanding of Quality Management Systems (QMS), including AS9100 standards, internal audits, and continuous improvement initiatives within aerospace manufacturing.
• Domestic and international travel required (up to 50%).

Qualifications We Prefer: 

• Lead Auditor Certification.
• Ability to make and meet commitments, balance, and resolve conflicting priorities.
• Strong Project Management skills. 
• Working knowledge of Quality Management Systems (QMS) and experience with SAP.
• Familiarity with complex engine components and assemblies.

Learn More and Apply Now!

In addition to transforming the future of flight, we are also transforming how and where we work. We’ve introduced role types to help you understand how you will operate in our blended work environment.  This role is:

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance workers, as they are essential to the development of our engines.

For onsite roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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